Yesterday, 24 february 2020, Norwegian singer and entertainer Jahn Teigen passed away in Ystad hospital in Oslo.
Teigen is known to the Eurovision fans and audience for his three participations in the Eurovision Song Contest. In 1978, he sang the entry “Mil etter mil” and received no points at all, getting him the nickname Mr. Nul Points. Four years later, he was on stage again but not alone: he was accompanied by his former wife Anita Skorgan to sing the beautiful duet “Adieu”. One year later, she was a backing vocal for him when he sang the cheerful song “Do re mi”.
Teigen took part numerous times in the Norwegian final Melodi Grand Prix, the first time in 1974 and the last time in 2005. Teigen was 70 years old.
Eurovision 2026
Vienna 12 points: Eurovision history relives on stage
📷 Stefan Brending, Wikimedia Commons As the 70th Eurovision Song Contest prepares to celebrate its milestone anniversary, Austrian broadcaster ORF has announced a stunning lineup of Eurovision legends who will take to the stage during the Grand Final Celebration interval act on Saturday 16 May in Vienna. A Star-Studded Tribute to Seven Decades of Eurovision The Grand Final interval act at Wiener Stadthalle will bring together some of the most iconic names in Eurovision history for what promises to be one of the most memorable performances the contest has ever seen. Fans from across Europe and beyond will vote to decide the winner of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest while this all-star lineup delivers a spectacular tribute to the competition’s remarkable legacy. Among the confirmed performers is Alexander Rybak, who won the contest for Norway in 2009 with his record-breaking entry Fairytale. Finnish fan favourite Erika Vikman, who captivated audiences at Basel 2025, returns to the Eurovision stage just one year later. Bulgaria’s Kristian Kostov, who finished runner-up at Eurovision 2017 with Beautiful Mess, also joins the celebrations. And so does Finnish rock legends Lordi, the Athens 2006 champions, making a thunderous return exactly 20 years after their historic win. Adding a touch of history to the occasion is Vicky Leandros, who first performed on the Eurovision stage in Vienna back in 1967, nearly 60 years ago, before winning the contest for Luxembourg in 1972 with Après Toi. With over 55 million records sold and a career spanning eight languages, Leandros remains one of Eurovision’s most celebrated artists. JJ and Parov Stelar Complete a Memorable Grand Final Rounding out the Grand Final is the man who brought Eurovision back to Austria: JJ, winner of Basel 2025 with Wasted Love, will take to the stage to premiere his latest song. Austrian electro-swing icon Parov Stelar will also perform, while Austrian Eurovision legend César Sampson will deliver a soulful rendition of Billy Joel’s Vienna to close out the interval ahead of the all-important results. Vienna Celebrates 70 Years of Eurovision in Style The 70th Eurovision Song Contest takes place at the Wiener Stadthalle, with Semi-Finals on 12 and 14 May and the Grand Final on Saturday 16 May 2026. Hosts Victoria Swarovski and Michael Ostrowski will guide viewers through all three live shows, with Emily Busvine presiding over the Green Room. With a lineup that spans six decades of Eurovision history, Vienna 2026 is shaping up to be a truly unforgettable celebration of the world’s biggest music competition. The 70th Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final takes place on Saturday 16 May 2026 at the Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna, Austria.
May 4, 2026
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